Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Denison University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Denison University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Denison University graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 90th percentile of all romance languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (45 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denison University | $42,992 | $42,411 | $25,490* | — |
| Miami University-Oxford | $39,220 | $45,099 | $20,702* | 0.53 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $30,504 | — | $25,000* | 0.82 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $27,815 | $45,838 | $22,746* | 0.82 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus | $23,739 | $38,524 | $19,500* | 0.82 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | $23,537 | — | $27,000* | 1.15 |
| National Median | $34,497 | — | $22,722* | 0.66 |
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $17,809 | $39,220 | $20,702 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $13,570 | $30,504 | $25,000 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $12,859 | $27,815 | $22,746 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton | $11,188 | $23,739 | $19,500 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware | $52,357 | $23,537 | $27,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Denison University, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.